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Agra is a vibrant city in India, a centre of art, culture, learning and commerce. And beyond that you also find the time-honored monuments and palaces. Festivals and events also find place here and are celebrated in real spirits - like for example Taj Mahotsav, Agra. After all of this it is quite understandable what Agra has in stored for tourists all over the world. Tourists love visiting Agra because this place caters everything that one desires. The three heritage monuments namely Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri & Red Fort are the prime attractions here. The festivals and events here just add more flavor to this tourist spot. They are truly Indian in every respect and this, appeals to most of the tourists. They enjoy the vibrancy of the events, which reflects so much of the Indian culture. Taj Mahotsav Agra is a ten-day event that is celebrated on 18th February every year. This event is as vivacious as it gets. The best of Indian Crafts and cultural nuances find place here. Taj Mahotsav at Agra India is held at Shilpgram.
As a matter of fact, the best of Indian arts, crafts and culture are displayed here. You will also love the folk music, shayari i.e. poetry and classical dance performances whatsoever. There is more to Taj Mahotsav, Agra as you can take a ride on elephants or camel or take part in games and a food festival. The folk artists from the different states of India perform here entertaining the tourists all the way. There never seems to be a stop to entertainment here. It is found that the festival begins with a parade influenced by the Mughal grandeur. The adorned elephants and camels and not to mention the drum beaters along with the folk artists recreate the magic of those imperial times. If we look intricately we will find that crafts here at Taj Mahotsav, Agra comprise wood carvings from Saharanpur, the famous chickan-work of Lucknow, earthenware of Khurja and of course metal ware from Moradabad. Exotic cuisine is in your cards. You surely don't want to miss out on the Indian cuisine, which is at its best here.
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